Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Mount Merrion

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1. FIRE Steakhouse & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(5508)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • South City Centre

Booked 74 times today

FIRE is located in the heart of Dublin city centre on the popular Dawson St. Offering an unforgettable dining experience in Dublin's most historical dining room along with exclusive private dining options. Soaring 19th-century ceilings, stained glass windows and bronze sculptures are just a few elements of this magnificent dining space.FIRE also offers 'outdoor dining' on our incredible fully enclosed, weatherproof and heated terrace overlooking the beautiful Lord Mayor’s Garden.We pride ourselves on creating menus around locally sourced Irish produce. Firmly committed to supporting sustainable local produce we serve the finest selection of meats and produce that Ireland has to offer. Our concept is very simple, take Ireland's finest raw ingredients and use original recipes to create exceptional dishes.

2. Drury Buildings

4.4

Awesome(1387)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • South City Centre

Booked 34 times today

Drury Buildings is an owner operated award winning Cocktail Bar, Restaurant and Venue in the heart of Dublin city centre.Above the bar is our lounge and dining room. This cosy and relaxing space set over two floors of the building is perfect if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of town and relax with a great bottle of wine, a cocktail and graze on our small plates and boards.Our menu is specially crafted to suit the taste buds of all guests while also ensuring that there is enough variety to cater to different dietary requirements.Our kitchen is a tapas-style cuisine that adds an element of fun and also encourages socializing, with a sharing-style menu.‘We never stop creating, we never stop evolving’

3. Lottie's

4.5

Awesome(534)

Price: Expensive

• Irish • Rathmines

Booked 30 times today

Friendly, neighbourhood brasserie-style Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving modern European cuisine with seasonal Irish produce, a boutique wine list, and signature cocktails. Our bar, "Upstairs at Lottie's," is open at the weekend for a perfect pre-dinner cocktail or to relax on comfortable couches after dinner. Our ground-floor terrace has outdoor dining areas and private rooms available for hire. Head Chef Tudorel Ostache has created some wonderful signature dishes, and on Sundays, Lottie's is the perfect place to enjoy family lunch, including our roast specials throughout the year.We look forward to welcoming you to Lottie's and are delighted to be awarded a Diner's Choice award for 2024 and to feature in the Irish Times 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland, 2023 & 2024.

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4. Layla’s Rooftop Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(1859)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ranelagh

Booked 36 times today

Flooded with light and surrounded by windows to make the most of the views, Layla’s is vibrant, friendly and delicious. The perfect spot for dining with friends, a hot date, a family celebration – or just because. Layla’s serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner, with brunch every weekend and bank holiday Monday. Head out to the beautiful and spacious terrace for a new perspective of Ranelagh.

5. Isabelle's

4.3

Awesome(2368)

Price: Expensive

• International • South City Centre

Booked 51 times today

Located just off Grafton Street, Isabelle’s Restaurant & Bar guarantees delicious food, excellent cocktails & wine and professional, friendly service, every time. Our menu has been prepared with love, simple but packed full of flavour. We feature fresh ingredients, delivered daily by local suppliers, ensuring everything on our menu is fresh and utterly delicious. Whether you’re looking for a place to meet family for a leisurely lunch, a catch up with friends over dinner or to take a cocktail break from shopping, we look forward to welcoming you to Isabelle’s. Isabelle’s is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with brunch served every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday.

6. Ryleigh's

4.6

Exceptional(2488)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • North Wall

Booked 66 times today

Located on the sixth floor of The Mayson Hotel is Ryleigh’s Rooftop Restaurant, with outdoor terrace. Take in the panoramic vista of the Dublin Mountains, the River Liffey, the city centre and even as far as Dun Laoghaire on a clear day! Comfy leather clad booths line the windows. An open kitchen and grill adds a sense of theatre to the room. Floor to ceiling windows make the most of the views and the only walls in the room are clad in beautiful veined marble. Ryleigh’s serves breakfast, lunch, Brunch (Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays) and dinner. Ideal spot to grab a bite with family and friends. The dinner menu features tasty options such as Sizzling Prawns and Beef Tartare to start. A selection of Irish steaks for main (Striploin, Delmonico, Centre Cut Fillet, Tomahawk Ribeye for two, and John Stone's T-Bone for two) cooked over our charcoal grill, Pan-Seared Monkfish and delicious desserts such as Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

7. Little Pyg

4.4

Awesome(549)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dame Street

Booked 57 times today

Voted #1 Best Pizzeria in Ireland 2023Top #10 Cocktail Bar in Ireland 2023 Voted #27 Best Pizzeria in Europe 2023Award Winning Michelin Guide Italian pizzas with 50% less calories.48 hours fermentation of the dough go into our pizza making process and this is evident in the sumptuous authentic Neapolitan style pizzas, served by our specially trained chefs and Michelin Maestro Enzo Coccia. We source all the best ingredients from Italy.Signature Pygtails: Passion Pornstar, Tropicalya 1920 and our Signature Flat White Martini.

8. Richmond

4.8

Exceptional(335)

Price: Expensive

• European • Portobello

Booked 16 times today

Head Chef, David O'Byrne, has been running the kitchen since opening day, back in December 2015. Within two years he had earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand & has retained it every year since. Owner/Manager Russell Wilde has been in the business for over 30 years, so he also has a fair idea of what he's doing.And they both very much look forward to providing you with an enjoyable & memorable dining experience.

9. Mackenzie's

4.1

Excellent(1603)

Price: Expensive

• International • Grand Canal Dock (D2)

Booked 42 times today

Welcome to Mackenzie's! Whatever the taste, whatever the occasion, Mackenzie's promises something for everyone: Our mains range from woodfired pizzas, pastas, seafood, burger, steaks, fish and salads. Choose from a mouth-watering selection of hearty and comforting desserts with an equally diverse drinks menu, choose from a range of creative cocktails and wines. Vegan and gluten free alternatives also available. Celebrating a no frills menu big on taste and designed to be enjoyed with groups of family and friends… however big or small. Our Brunch menu is only served on Saturdays and Sundays.Our Dinner Set Menu is Mandatory for ALL groups of 10 or above.

10. Row Wines

4.6

Exceptional(286)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • South William Street

A new natural wine and music bar serving locally sourced small plates in the heart of Dublin City. From the team behind Coppinger Row, Orwell Road + Charlotte Quay.Reservations are for dining only.

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Ahmed
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
An amazing restaurant with exceptional food quality and top-notch service from Stathis and Ahmed. Highly recommended for couples looking to create unforgettable memories.
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Layla’s Rooftop RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ranelagh
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4.4
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Jim
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
From the moment we walked off the street at Fire Steakhouse we were impressed with the decor and general appearance of the building - Front od house staff were welcoming and helpful. the food was a delight and very well presented - music and atmosphere were superb ! A little expensive but this is a higher end restaurant is In the heart of Dublin.
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FIRE Steakhouse & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• South City Centre
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4.6
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Elliott
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great dinner out. Excellent cocktails; steak, fish, and venison were excellent! Great vibe, fun, cool, and causal.
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Lottie'sPrice: Expensive• Irish• Rathmines
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4.5
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Sharon
Dublin •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We were a party of 7, 4 adults and 3 young boys. We had an amazing time m. The boys (who are quite fussy eaters) ate everything! The food was exceptional, would highly recommend. The waiting staff were all meticulously mannerly and checked just enough that everything was to our satisfaction.
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Isabelle'sPrice: Expensive• International• South City Centre
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4.3
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Sandra
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Food and atmosphere is lovely. Small plates, tapas style, good selection and full of flavour. Staff are attentive and friendly.
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Drury BuildingsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• South City Centre
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4.4

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60 restaurants available nearby

1. FIRE Steakhouse & Bar

2. Drury Buildings

3. Lottie's

4. Layla’s Rooftop Restaurant

5. Isabelle's

6. Ryleigh's

7. Little Pyg

8. Richmond

9. Mackenzie's

10. Row Wines

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